Eight people face charges in the 8th District following incidents involving weapons, domestic violence, and traffic stops across mid-September.
Category: Chicago – Garfield Ridge
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Mercy Café opens at Saint Xavier University
Saint Xavier University opens Mercy Café, a new Morris Hall gathering spot shaped by student input, campus tradition and community.
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Midway 5K roars back to life, provides record fundraising for Special Children’s Charities
After a hiatus of several years, the Midway 5K returned Sunday, Sept. 13, bringing more than 1,000 runners and walkers to the tarmac at Midway International Airport for a race unlike any other in Chicago.
Posted inClear-Ridge Reporter Schools
SXU hosts second Community Wellness and Resource Fair
Saint Xavier University welcomed community members to its second wellness fair, connecting attendees with health services, organizations and valuable local resources.
Posted inClear-Ridge Reporter Business
Garcia helps Midway Airport land $5.5M federal grant
U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García (D-4th) announced last week that Chicago’s Midway International Airport will receive $5.5 million in federal grant funding for taxiway and pavement improvements.
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Eight arrested in 8th District on charges ranging from gun possession to sexual abuse
Eight people were arrested in the 8th District over a five-day period on charges including felony gun possession, domestic battery, retail theft, and sexual abuse of a minor.
Posted inChicago - Garfield Ridge
Ald. Silvana Tabares raises $19,500 for CPD bulletproof vests
Ald. Silvana Tabares (23rd) and the Chicago Police Memorial Fund teamed up for the annual Get Behind the Vest Pancake Breakfast.
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Midway Chamber reschedules Hispanic Heritage with pop-up event Sunday
The Midway Chamber of Commerce has rescheduled its Heritage Celebration for Sunday, Sept. 27, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Midway Marketplace Retail Sheds, 6402 W. Archer Ave., (the corner of Archer & Narragansett). The event was originally scheduled for Sept. 20 but was rescheduled because of rain.
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Brandon Johnson seeks four more years as Chicago’s mayor
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced his reelection campaign Saturday before a crowd of labor leaders, faith leaders, community organizers, and supporters.
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St. Laurence High breaks ground for huge new fieldhouse
St. Laurence High School breaks ground on a 34,000-square foot fieldhouse to be ready for the 2027-28 academic year